The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Keep it up, let's push through together," Zoey encouraged.

Moved by her words, Thalassa nodded vigorously.

After shaking hands, Zoey cautiously glanced towards Lysander before returning to her seat.

As Thalassa was about to sit, Cody announced, "Let's have our champion come up for a speech."

Under Cody's watchful eye, Thalassa reluctantly returned to the stage, took the microphone, and delivered a heartfelt thank-you speech.

Handing the microphone back to Cody, she descended the stage, only to see Rosalind pushing Lysander in his wheelchair, both heading towards the exit.

Lysander had left, showing no interest in the presentation of the design works.

Watching them leave, Thalassa felt a heaviness in her heart. Winning should have been exhilarating, yet the joy was muted without being able to share it with the person she wanted to the most.

stepped off the stage than a staff member ushered her

and were on their way

filling out her

you possibly allocate design number three

were already planning to give the champion designer's work to you," Cody replied with a hearty

on a cane, while Cody excused himself, mentioning he had

alone with Joshua, Thalassa straightened up and asked, "Are you

with a smile, "I wish. I found out about the contest too late

receiving a design?" Thalassa was puzzled, as she thought only sponsors were eligible

his portion," Joshua explained. "He mentioned it to Cody before leaving. Cody knows how to handle these situations." Understanding

leading to an awkward

awkwardly,